Ministries: Men's Ministries
Purpose
To provide challenge, nurture, and support for the men of St. Andrew UMC.
The ministries available to men offer a variety of opportunities for fellowship, spiritual growth, service, and outreach. We are an emerging and growing ministry within our congregation, and are striving to provide men with ways to become involved, share in fellowship together, use their talents, deepen their personal spiritual lives, give time to help others and support our church physical needs.
Ongoing Programs and Activities
Throughout the year a variety of opportunities are provided for men to participate in:
3rd Saturday Breakfasts
Enjoy a great breakfast prepared by our men ($5.00) on the third Saturday of each month (September – May, excluding December) beginning at 8:30 am in the West Gathering Space. Meet other St. Andrew men over breakfast and fellowship. An inspiring and inspirational program with speakers is provided each month. We are through by 11:00 am leaving you with plenty of time for other activities. Bring a son/dad, friend or neighbor and join us each month! Contact Rev. Dale Wood at church or via email.
“3rd Saturday” Breakfast and Program
February 18, 8:30 am. “Have Gavel, Will Travel: Tales of A Circuit-Riding Judge” Honorable Frank Plaut, Senior Judge, Colorado, gives us his perspective of what it is like from ‘behind the bench, and shares stories of how some persons work hard at maneuvering the law to benefit their personal situations. You are in for awe, humor, and amazement! Judge Plaut graduated cum laude from Northwestern University; Phi Beta Kappa; Fulbright fellowship for graduate study in Germany; Harvard Law School; past president Colorado Bar Assn.; Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers; appointed to Colorado District Court in 1996, and as a senior district court judge in 2005. Breakfast $5.00. Come early for coffee and fellowship. February “Bring It to Breakfast” Items: Jars of jelly (no peanut butter, please); individual packs of chips; bananas; white socks! Sandwiches will be prepared Sunday and taken to Civic Center Park for the homeless. Mark the date - Men’s Spring Retreat – April 13-15, 2012!
Serve on the Men's Grill Team
This group enjoys fellowship together while cooking "Picnic on the Patio" meals on one Sunday each month (May-September) for the congregation following worship services. They also cook meals for different organizations within the church, as well as community events. Profits raised during the year are used to support the various outreach projects and ministry events of the church. Contact James Lingle.
Softball Teams
Spring, Summer, and Fall church teams are formed each year. This is a great opportunity for some exercise and good fellowship. Registration is now underway for our Men’s Spring Softball league. It is a six game season with a playoff tournament. Games are played on Sunday afternoons, April – May. All games are played at Cornerstone Park in Littleton, on the northeast corner of Belleview & Windermere. Contact John Parisi, 303-707-1664, for information.
Ski Groups
A neat way to get up into the mountains and enjoy the awesome beauty of Colorado with others from the church.
Men's Snowhounds - Our Snowhounds are already enjoying a fun snow season. They have had two weekend events and a few day events. If you like to ski or snowboard we welcome you to join us. We plan trips on a Saturday or a weekday. All ages, levels and abilities are invited. Contact John Parisi, 303-707-1664.
Nordic Explorers - Cross country skiing and snowshoeing (for men and women). Contact Dottie.
St. Andrew Train Club
Our groups of enthusiastic model train lovers set up their displays during the year in conjunction with other church activities sharing their trains for children of all ages to see. Contact Bill Kittle.
Also, from time to time our men enjoy participating in other activities including:
Book/Bible Studies Special work projects Retreats Church work projects
For more information, to express your interest, or to sign up for any of our programs, contact Rev. Dale Wood at 303-794-2683.